U.S. Army · United States 
Justin Smith
2021
Justin Smith served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Justin Smith died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Deputy Smith was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He had served with the Burt County Sheriff's Office for 13 years and also served as the police chief of the Decatur Police Department.
Deputy Smith was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He had served with the Burt County Sheriff's Office for 13 years and also served as the police chief of the Decatur Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two adult sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Burt County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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